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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1897
Page
10
The Patterson Brooms won two of three as Norfork, Reading, Newark, and Richmond faced rain delays. James Combett plays for the Athletics against Richmond while Corbett eyes film tonight. The Atlantic League faces criticism over rule violations and farm system concerns.
A Newark gang faces scrutiny over fielding Pete Cassidy, an alleged illegally obtained second baseman, previously with Minneapolis and claimed by Kansas City. The letter column also discusses catcher Treydon’s release from Norfolk and comments on management decisions amid rainy postponements in Paterson and Philadelphia.
Lancaster defeated Hartford today in an easy fashion with strong plays from Chimsen and Wente. Vick ery and Roach contributed key moments as the scoreboard shows a clear win.
Yesterday s games showed Philadelphia beating Louisville 9 4 and New York edging Cincinnati 6 6 while Boston and Cleveland split. Pittsburgh beat Baltimore and St Louis won versus Chicago as slate of cross city matchups loom with Boston at Cleveland and Brooklyn at Chicago.
St Louis and Baltimore played a high scoring afternoon with St Louis hitting freely led by Hoffer Cross and Grady homers. Attendance 2000. Final scoreBaltimore 11 St Louis 4. Batteries Tfurt Murphy Hoffer Clarke. Time 1 45.
Tailinns reports a Cleveland win over Boston with Cuppy pitching well after the first inning and Bowen-like errors aiding the Indians. Collins made a one hand grab, while Childs and Wallace contributed solid all around play as 1,690 fans watched. Cleveland 8 Boston 3.
Fragmentary note appears to list names Calhohan Kibtridge Kennedy Smith and umpire McDonald. Mentions Pittsburgh, Brooklyn, batteries and a time reference with unclear event.
The Giants lost to the Reds in a tight game as Cincinnati broke through with five singles and four runs in the fourth inning. Highlights include Seymour holding, while Scutteries Direitenstein pitched and Warner umpired as New York managed 11 hits to Cincinnati’s 5. The score ended 5 to 1 with key plays and oddities noted by the two-hour affair.
Louisville and Philadelphia played a two game set in a windy afternoon. Louisville error plagued the first game as Philadelphia capitalized with timely hits and led to a 4 to 3 loss. In the nightcap Louisville rallied but Philadelphia prevailed 7 to 1 thanks to a big string of runs and strong pitching. Attendance listed as 4,000.
A collage of hat fashions in vivid greens purples and pinks describes elegant straws, velvet loops, and floral trims. London imports show simpler designs with open work crowns and lace accents. Also noted are humorous items about Li Hung Chang and a sly jab at a French tutor. DeWitt’s pills praised for health, and local ads tease vapor stoves and Ocean View tenor performances.
In a Galveston News interview, Biandy Bridles Waite says he will move to Texas to farm, preferring a milder climate after long Colorado winters. He has not yet decided the exact location.
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